Derek Stanley | Wide Receiver

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Rams waived WR Derek Stanley.

A seventh-round pick in 2007, Stanley just hasn't been durable enough from week to week. Danny Amendola, who has a history with coordinator Pat Shurmur, will replace him on punt returns and as the fifth receiver. Tue, Sep 22, 2009 04:59:00 PM

Coach Jim Haslett revealed that Derek Stanley tore his ACL and cartilage in his knee during the Rams' Week 15 loss. Stanley will be placed on injured reserve, ending his season.

A speedster, Stanley flashed big-play ability in 2008 but remains raw and is unlikely to evolve into a major contributor on offense. Since speed is his lone calling card, any loss of it from this injury could be devastating. Mon, Dec 15, 2008 04:45:00 PM

Coach Jim Haslett called it a "significant injury" in his post-game press conference and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch suggests he may be out for the rest of the season. He was hurt while trying to make a play on an end-around in the first quarter. Mon, Dec 15, 2008 08:42:00 AM

Coach Jim Haslett revealed that Derek Stanley tore his ACL and cartilage in his knee during the Rams' Week 15 loss. Stanley will be placed on injured reserve, ending his season.

A speedster, Stanley flashed big-play ability in 2008 but remains raw and is unlikely to evolve into a major contributor on offense. Since speed is his lone calling card, any loss of it from this injury could be devastating.

Coach Jim Haslett called it a "significant injury" in his post-game press conference and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch suggests he may be out for the rest of the season. He was hurt while trying to make a play on an end-around in the first quarter.

The fleet-footed but often overmatched wideout had already lost a fumble that Jordan Babineaux picked up and returned for a touchdown. Adding insult to injury, Stanley will have X-rays and was ultimately declared out for the game.

Derek Stanley caught one pass and took it 80 yards for a touchdown in the Rams' Week 9 loss to Arizona.

Stanley appeared to play ahead of Keenan Burton as the third receiver, which was a change that can't be expected to stick. The catch was the first of Stanley's career. He can fly, but that's basically all he has going for him.

Rams WR Derek Stanley (head) attempted to practice Wednesday but coaches made him leave the field because trainers had not yet cleared him.

Stanley, a special teamer, stretched and caught a few passes before getting the boot. "They told me I had to come in," he said. "If it was up to me, I'd have been out there the entire practice. I feel great."

Derek Stanley left Sunday's game in the second quarter after taking a hit to the head.

Stanley appeared to be knocked out after getting blindsided by Keith Davis on special teams, but was eventually able to walk off the field under his own power. He was later taken to the hospital for observation.

Not a smart move. Linehan permitted Stanley to return to school to get his degree, but not to run track. "I'll sit down and visit with him," Linehan said. "That's something that probably won't be happening many times again."

Depth Charts

Coach Jeff Fisher said Friday the Rams are "very, very encouraged" with Todd Gurley's (ACL) recovery, but acknowledged Gurley is "not 100 percent" or ready to play in football games.

"Todd did a great job on the conditioning test," Fisher said. "He's not 100 percent. He's not ready to play in a game right now. ... We'll just kind of add things as we move forward." Gurley has been limited to individual drills so far in training camp. We might see him play in the third preseason game.